keef robin Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Big West Country derby up on the Hill on Monday, Robs v Rebs. If its as good as last month's battle at the OTA an expected big crowd will be in for a treat. The Robins have yet to win at home, have to win this one, hopefully not waiting until the last 3 heats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Think Robins should win this by 8-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Big West Country derby up on the Hill on Monday, Robs v Rebs. If its as good as last month's battle at the OTA an expected big crowd will be in for a treat. The Robins have yet to win at home, have to win this one, hopefully not waiting until the last 3 heats. If you don't get a big crowd for this you never will.. Edited May 27, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Think it will be tight as we could get beasted at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Atm I think we will be relying on the last 3 heats to sneak this one...JG should fly round and Wrighty could be a handful , Hougaard has a mixed Blunsdon record but looks consistent this year and Lawson looks confident but I agree that at reserve we could have a problem with the Rebels pair although there's always a mistake or two in Allen.We need the top 3 to be firing and at least one of the middle order to raise there performance considerably to win this but I suspect we will still be looking at our averages a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Rebels are a refreshment for this tired old league. Â They could have a trump in Lewis Bridger at Number 2, and might just do what they did at Belle Vue on the last Bank Holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I fancy the Robins to win by at least 10, with it being pretty close up to last 3 heats...will go 50-40ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Gapp struggling with a back injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Atm I think we will be relying on the last 3 heats to sneak this one...JG should fly round and Wrighty could be a handful , Hougaard has a mixed Blunsdon record but looks consistent this year and Lawson looks confident but I agree that at reserve we could have a problem with the Rebels pair although there's always a mistake or two in Allen.We need the top 3 to be firing and at least one of the middle order to raise there performance considerably to win this but I suspect we will still be looking at our averages a little!First time here for Jake I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) 2.30 Car Park open 3.00 - 3.45 Autograph session 4.00 Stadium Gates open 4.45 Parade 5.00 Racing Starts. Â Weather looks good and this should be a good local derby meeting. Edited May 28, 2017 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) A real tough meeting for the Budgies,i think Somerset have a big advantage at reserve and that should keep it close.For me Lawson and Hougaard are the key,Lawson has been in great form but he has never really impressed me at the Abbey but he can gate for fun and be very quick in front.Hougaard i can remember him scoring points for fun at reserve once i think he scored 16? so he is well capable of riding well i recon a home win by about 8 points. Edited May 28, 2017 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 A lot will depend on Bellego, can he recapture his early season form, and Adam and BWD. Rebs reserves look better. Can't see many getting the better of Doyley and Morra at Blunsdon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.2888 Â Â This meeting will be interesting to see if BWD and Zach can score some points over their last years club, and it will be good to see Josh and Charles Wright back at Swindon but for Somerset . Â Zach has scored another maximum of 15 for Lakeside this afternoon, that should give him a bit of confidence for this meeting. Edited May 28, 2017 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 If the weather is ok tomorrow I expect a very big crowd. A big following from Somerset for sure. The Rebels new look line up will keep Swindon honest, but I predict a pretty comfortable victory by say 10 or more. That said, if the Robins engine room (Bellego and Ellis) fail to fire, I can see the Rebels snatching a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 If the 'engine room' fail to fire I can see Rebels taking 3 points Let's hope our second stringers do themselves justice tomorrow and get that elusive home victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Rebels reserves look strong for this , Allen has fixed a bike gremlin and new tracks don't seem to faze him,Swindon will need more than Doyle and Morris,should be a cracker of a match ,rebels to win another tight one ,their season about to change for better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 What is the weather like? Been raining all morning here in Gloucester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) What is the weather like? Been raining all morning here in Gloucester. Rain due at 12.30ish getting lighter through till 5, then dry, but the forecast keeps changing and do not forget it can be raining around Swindon but not at Blunsdon. Edited May 29, 2017 by A ORLOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) Steady rain here between Bath and Bristol .12.14 Edited May 29, 2017 by Red Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Steady rain here between Bath and Bristol . That may be what is going to hit here as forecast has now got heavy rain at 2pm, then light rain from 3-4.30. That is what I meant by the forecast changing every hour. I will do another and last report about 1.30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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